The House of the Virgin Mary

by Godfrey E. Phillips

Come to know the house of the Virgin Mary which, according to numberless saints, scores of popes, and many official documents of the Vatican (and to protect it from the depredations of the Saracens) was in the late 1200s miraculously transported from Mary s village of Nazareth to a hillside in Italy. In this house, the Virgin Mary herself was born, she was saluted by the angel Gabriel, and Jesus himself became flesh. There he spent the first twelve years of his life. Rev. G.E. Phillips book, The House of the Virgin Mary , is the comprehensive tale of the Holy House in Nazareth, and its miraculous transport to Loreto, Italy a delightful book that carefully lays out the evidence for the miracle and affords you detailed, convincing answers to those who have challenged it. You'll learn Its sudden, miraculous appearance on a hillside in Italy, dismaying local residents Among the evidence brought forth in this powerful book Believers will be thrilled and consoled by the evidence presented here; skeptics will have their skepticism tempered and many will even come to see the truth about the Holy it is a miraculous dwelling, testimony in stone to the loving power of our God. That's why pontiff after pontiff has encouraged belief in the miraculous transport of the Holy House to Italy and why the same belief has been rapturously adopted by a host of saints including many Doctors of the Church. Over 45 popes have sanctioned the story of the transport, including Popes Benedict XII, Blessed Urban V, Urban VI, Pope Paul II, Julius II, Leo X, St. Pius V, Gregory XIII, Sixtus V, Clement VIII, Clement X, Innocent XII, Pius IX, Leo XIII, Pius X, Benedict XV, and many others. Countless saints, too, have gone on pilgrimage there, including St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis Xavier, St. Ignatius, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Aloysius Gonzaga, St. Stanislaus Kostka, St. Francis of Sales, St. Benedict Labre, St. Alphonsus Liguori, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, and others. Perhaps it's finally time for you to learn about Our Lady of Loreto and her Holy House, and to receive from devotion to them the many new heavenly graces and benefits the Church promises will be yours.

Genres: Catholic, Religion, History

181 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1917

About the author

Godfrey Edward Phillips (1878 - 1961)

Reviews

[Loretta · Rating 3 out of 5]

Struggled to read this short book on The House of the Virgin Mary. Lots of repetitive information which made my enjoyment wane. Did learn some small things but not enough to say “hey, this was a great book and I need to recommend to my Goodread friends”. 😕

[Katarzyna Balutowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

The history was good. Old school shots fired style of historical writing. It is a great example of historical debate on paper. However unless you are really into Our Lady of Loreto or Catholic history I wouldn't recommend this book. Most of this is an attempt to defend the story of the Loreto house from skeptics.

[Christine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather heavy on the attempt to scientifically/historically convince the reader of the validity of the miracle. While, that was impressive and great to learn, I had been hoping for a book that just taught more about the miracle as well as further miracles that have taken place regarding the Holy House.

[Jennifer Kirchoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great beginning, really boring middle and okay end.